Sun Server Successfully Passes Internet Scaling Test

In what is claimed to be the first-ever, large-scale test of an
Internet-based collaborative product commerce solution using Java technology
exclusively on the server side, Sun
Microsystems’

out-of-the-box application was able to successfully scale to support Parametric Technology Corp.’s
Windchill Factor! e-Series.

“This was a real-world test of application performance in an Internet
environment, and
demonstrates the performance and scalability of the Java platform,” said
Doug Kaewert, vice president of market development and developer relations,
Sun (SUNW).

The test was conducted using 1,000 concurrent users on a midrange Sun
Enterprise E4500 server running Solaris at Sun’s Garrison Laboratory in
Burlington, Mass.

This test, according to a statement released by Sun, confirms the
scalability of Java technology as an enterprise computing architecture and
proves Windchill’s readiness.

Windchill has been adopted by a number of major worldwide manufacturing
enterprises to support the requirements inherent with having a large number
of users.

Windchill is certified for the Java platform, version 1.1.7. One of the
objectives of the tests was to quantify the performance and scalability
improvements of Windchill on the Java 2 platform. Since Windchill is based
on server side Java technology code, the Java Virtual
Machine was also a key factor in testing Windchill performance.

This collaboration grew out of a long-term strategic relationship between
Sun and Parametric (PMTC). The two companies have worked together on the Windchill
application from its inception. A summary of the results, along with
corresponding sizing guidelines, will be available from Sun later this
quarter.

Windchill can be used in all phases of a product’s life cycle &#0151 from
concept and
definition to production, service, maintenance and retirement. The product’s
aim is to
advance collaborative product commerce initiatives by allowing manufacturers
to collaborate over the Internet with their customers, suppliers, and
partners throughout the product development and delivery process.
Windchill’s Web-based approach seeks to enable manufacturers to capitalize
on enterprise expertise, customer knowledge, and supplier innovation, while
accelerating the global introduction of innovative products to market with
reduced risk and lower costs.

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